Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG9 9MP Flash Memory Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom (Black)

This camcorder has couple good thing like size & can't think any other so far...
Cons.: Antishake doesn't work & I believe is because the small size of the apparatus. Lotz of flare when object is bright & WORST 4 me is the HORRENDOUS & DISTURBING sound from the autofocus (chasing object) that you will hear in your movie so you better go 4 manual focus, "visual noise" if cam is set at 400 & more ISO.... you need 2 buy a software 2 edit your movie (about $60).I'm not a PRO but lack of quality electronics disgust me.
Overall this cam is over priced, with SANYO brand I was expecting better performance. It's just OK 2 capture some moments but just that.

I've been using this camera 4 about six months now. It makes shooting decent video so incredibly easy. The results are probably just good enough 4 both pictures & video that it makes it worth it 4 me. There is a trade off 4 quality here.

What makes it worth it is the most ergonomically pleasing camera I've ever had the pleasure 2 use. It fits perfectly in my pocket, including a protective camera case I got 4 it. There are just too many moments in life & I miss a lot less of them because it's so easy 4 me 2 carry around.

It's great 4 posting 2 YouTube. It shoots in mp4, which I just upload 2 YouTube. On the other hand, there are not tons of programs that can edit mp4s. I use Ulead Video Studio 11 & that works very well.

I had been using minidv 4 years, but the tape drive systems always let me down 4 a while & are just nowhere near as solid state as a camera like the CG9. After my second minidv camera went I vowed never more. I'm interested in harddrive cameras, but I'm not sure they take very good pictures & I just think that SD cards are the wave of the future.

For me the big draw is being able 2 write on SD cards. They are amazingly easy 2 use, except that your computer should probably have pretty advanced graphics/video capabilities. My laptop has a dedicated graphics card, & it's still a bit clunky 2 preview or edit videos.

I find the swivel lcd impossible 2 live without.

So overall I think it's a great camera. If you are really sensitive about picture/video quality, this is probably not your camera.

Nice camcorder, very small & the video quality are great 4 everyday use. Taking pictures is very easy, but when you hit the shutter, there is a one second lag while the camera switches from video 2 picture.

My biggest complain is that it does not use the standard mini USB connectors, forcing you 2 carry one more cable. Other than that, I would recommend this camera or newer models 2 my friends.

I've had a miniDV camcorder 4 years (and have accumulated many hours of miniDV tapes that I never watch & haven't imported). I got the Xacti 2 be an alternative 2 the miniDV 'corder 4 more spontaneous shooting & viewing of my kids' activities; I intended 2 still rely on the miniDV 4 the longer & more "important" shoots. But the Xacti performs so well (with the addition of a 8GB HDSD 15mb/s card), I never use the miniDV anymore.

And I use the Xacti as a camera more than my regular digital camera (but only because of the convenience of carrying the Xacti vs. the 12x optical zoom camera; the quality of the still pictures is good, but not quite as good).

I carry it all the time, which leads 2 my only complaint: the lens cap is not secure enough -- it gets knocked off much too easily. But even that doesn't detract enough from this little wonder 2 knock a star off the rating.

This camcorder is compact & feature heavy. Anyone looking 4 a great entry level camcorder should consider this fantastic model.

The compact, portable & stylish SANYO Xacti CG9 camcorder is designed 2 capture both photos & videos.The SANYO Xacti CG9 camcorder records stunning digital video & amazing 9-megapixel digital photos. The CG9 not only makes capturing images easy, but it also makes sharing them online, on portable video devices like IPod's, TV's & computers a breeze.The perfect all around camcorder CG9 takes stunning digital video & amazing 9-megapixel still images. With high speed sequential shooting (up 2 5 frames per second) & the very latest face chasing technology (recognizing up 2 12 faces in still images) the CG9 has set a standard in affordable camcorders.The Xacti CG9 packs cutting edge technology into a small, stylish, easy 2 use camera. Designed 2 fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, the CG9's easy 2 navigate menus make it a great choice 4 the beginner & the more advanced user. It is the perfect blend of style, performance, & ease of use.